Your new company - My client is a special force within London. You will be working within their Headquarters where a large scale restructure of the finance team has taken place. This is an excellent opportunity to have impact and influence in a high profile organisation.

Your new role - You will be responsible for managing the preparation of the financial statements, quarterly accounts and ad hoc reporting, including leading on the annual review of accounting policies; you will be liaising with internal and external audit, providing support to the Audit and Risk Committee and providing technical accounting advice within the finance team and to business areas as required; You will be identifying, analysing and resolving complex accounting issues; Supporting the development and implementation of financial systems processes and control improvements; Managing the delivery of taxation services on behalf of the organisation; and supporting the development of improvements to financial processes and controls.

What you'll need to succeed - You will be a qualified accountant with 2 years post qualification experience in a financial accounts team. You will have a sound understanding and experience of delivering value added financial reporting and annual accounts preparation. You will be able to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and staff management experience is desirable. Central Government experience is desirable but not essential as well as experience in capital and project accounting.

Rewards and Benefits - You will receive excellent benefits including a final salary pension scheme, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and agile working. Your work will be recognised and there are opportunities for progression and development.

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